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AUM Bid Day 2022

By: Sierra Hall AUM is home to three National Panhellenic Conference Sororities, where young women find sisterhood among their fellow students. Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Delta Zeta Sorority and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority spent a week hosting and learning all about potential new members as well as sharing their reasons for joining greek life. This week of getting to know potential new members is called Primary Recruitment. Primary Recruitment allows each sorority to highlight their sisterhood, answer questions potential new members may have, discuss their philanthropy, and educate potential new members about their sorority. Primary Recruitment is a week of…
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Meet Miss Phi Beta Sigma

Meet Miss Phi Beta Sigma

BY: Jayla Brown The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated recently held a Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant. Four ladies showed off their talents in dance and other performances in competition to be crowned Miss Phi Beta Sigma. After several performances, the judges crowned Sierra Hall as Miss Phi Beta Sigma 2022-2023. Hall, 22, is a Montgomery native. She is a Senior majoring in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She aspires to work in media that is heavily involved in nonprofit work and community engagement.  The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma…
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COMM Students Host “Reading and Representation” Diverse Book Drive for ELC 

COMM Students Host “Reading and Representation” Diverse Book Drive for ELC 

Five Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Communication students are hosting a diverse children’s book drive from April 18 through April 21 for AUM’s Early Learning Center (ELC) as part of a class public relations civic engagement campaign. The book drive will culminate on Thursday, April 21 at noon at the ELC in a presentation of the donated books to the children.  Donation boxes to collect diverse children’s books will be placed (from April 18 through 21) in the following locations: the AUM library, outside of the Student Resource Center in the Taylor Center, inside the ELC and in the COMM…
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Class Registration Time

Class Registration Time

BY: Milton Westry Attention all AUM students! It is time to register for Fall 2022. Every student is going to have to meet with their academic advisor by emailing their advisors and scheduling an appointment to get signed up for classes. If a student doesn’t know who their advisor is or needs assistance, they can send an email to advisinghelp@aum.edu. It is important that every student meets with their advisor right away before the classes reach full capacity. AUM Admissions Counselor Kyle Edwards shared some information about the process of registering for classes and the way to go about it.…
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Meet Your 2022 Homecoming King and Queen

Meet Your 2022 Homecoming King and Queen

BY: Jayla Brown Homecoming King Nominee Aaron Williams Mr. Aaron Williams is a 21-year-old senior from Mobile, Ala. He is majoring in K-12 Education. He aspires to become a football, basketball and track coach. He also has hopes to mentor young people to become great individuals. He is a Fall ‘21 initiate and proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated on AUM’s campus. He also serves as the Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated Chapter’s president.  When asked about what winning Homecoming King means to him, Williams stated, “It means a lot to me coming…
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Warhawks Give Back at the Annual Tailgate

Warhawks Give Back at the Annual Tailgate

BY: Kenyetta Stephens It’s Homecoming, and every year we have our annual tailgate at AUM. The tailgate started at 10 a.m. on Feb.12 and it lasted until 12 p.m. The weather was nice and bright, and many people came to celebrate. Student Affairs handed out t-shirts to everyone who attended. There were about 12 different tables with food, drinks and prizes. I was able to converse with multiple tables during that time. This was one of the first times since Covid-19 started that we had tents out. Starting at the first tent was the Campus Activities Board (CAB). CAB was…
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Come experience the day in the life of a Warhawk

Come experience the day in the life of a Warhawk

BY: Chris Porter Auburn University at Montgomery is an award-winning university that’s one of the best places to grow as a person, make lifetime friends, and receive top-notch education. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend? Here is the perfect opportunity for high school students and parents to experience the day in the life of a Warhawk. On Feb. 21, AUM is hosting this event, starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m.  Come meet current students, faculty and staff. You will also get to tour the campus and one residence hall. There will be sessions for…
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It’s Time To Vote for Your AUM Homecoming Court

It’s Time To Vote for Your AUM Homecoming Court

BY: Jayla Brown Warhawks: It’s Homecoming Week. This week has been filled with games, free food, athletic events and fun. While there is so much more fun left this week, the time that everyone has been waiting for is finally here! It’s time to vote for our 2022 AUM Homecoming Court! Since Monday, candidates have been working hard and campaigning throughout the campus. You may have seen them on the Quad or in the café at their tables. It’s your chance to make their hard work worth it. Cast your vote and make your choice now. The polls opened up…
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The National Pan-Hellenic Council + AUM Welcome Two More

The National Pan-Hellenic Council + AUM Welcome Two More

BY: Kenyetta Stephens It’s Black History Month, and you can’t talk about Black history without bringing up Black fraternities and sororities. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is made up of nine Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs), aka the Divine Nine. The NPHC was founded on May 10, 1930, and was incorporated in 1937. BGLOs have made significant impacts on communities, more specifically Black communities. We are excited to welcome two organizations back to campus this spring.  This semester, AUM has the pleasure to welcome two National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations back to campus. Last semester, AUM announced the return of the…
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AUM’s Nu Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to host two more donation drives

AUM’s Nu Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to host two more donation drives

BY: Jayla Brown Looking to participate in a community service project on campus this semester? Check this one out! If you missed the canned food drive earlier this semester, you’re in luck. Now through February 14, 2022, you can join the ladies of the AUM’s Nu Xi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., in giving. The ladies will be hosting a pajama drive in partnership with the St. Jude Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.  The ladies will be collecting new children’s pajama sizes newborn-24 months. If you are interested in participating, the collection box will be located outside…
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AUM Homecoming Setting the Tone for 2022

AUM Homecoming Setting the Tone for 2022

BY: Chris Porter Between Feb. 4-12, 2022, Auburn University at Montgomery will be hosting its annual homecoming. During this time, former students return to celebrate the existence of AUM and to reconnect with the student body, faculty and staff. This is a relief, as this will be AUM’s first homecoming since 2020, right before the start of COVID-19. Many different events and activities are taking place as part of the homecoming tradition, including a celebration of Black History Month to honor the contributions of African-Americans to history.  To get more thoughts on homecoming, I sat down with SGA president Keenan…
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Campus Activities Board to host tent party

Campus Activities Board to host tent party

BY: Jayla Brown Homecoming is officially back at AUM, and so is the tent party we all love. On February 10, 2022, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is bringing back the infamous Tent Party: Part 2. If you missed the first one, you do not want to miss this one. The party is from 10 p.m. to midnight. It will be held behind the library tower in the grass area. The party will feature one of our favorites, DJ Red. This event is open to AUM students only. CAB asks that every student bring their student ID for entry. The…
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Black and White Party

Black and White Party

BY: Kendra Carpenter There will be a Black and White Party on November 20, 2021, starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Montgomery Convention Center. The famous Ruben Studdard will be in attendance singing his greatest hits at the Convention Center. Black and white attire will be strictly enforced to make sure everything looks great. The party will be non-refundable after paying for the ticket.  Tickets start off at $150 and go up in price depending on what you want to be included in your section. Ruben Studdard is known for…
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Turkey Day Classic

Turkey Day Classic

BY: Kendra Carpenter Every year, Alabama State University hosts an annual Turkey Day Classic. The Classic Parade will start on November 25 at 9 a.m. in Downtown Montgomery. After the Turkey Day Classic Parade, Alabama State will take part in the 97th Turkey Day Classic Game. They will be playing Tuskegee University at 2 p.m. inside the ASU Stadium.  The Turkey Day Classic Parade is a known tradition in Montgomery. Families and friends from all over come to this festival to partake in this historic event. When it comes to entering the parade, only 25 decorated vehicles will be allowed…
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No Female Workers

No Female Workers

BY: Kendra Carpenter In Kabul, Afghanistan, the female employees have all been instructed to stay at home. If the job can be done by a man, then they are advised not to work at this time. During this time, lives are still being threatened and bombs are still going off. Witnesses have said recently five individuals were killed due to a massive explosion. In that explosion, a child and three border police officers were killed. In my opinion, doing this to keep women from working is more than sickening. This all surrounds stopping women from working with scare tactics. in…
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U.S. Marines Killed in Afghanistan Bombing

U.S. Marines Killed in Afghanistan Bombing

BY: Kendra Carpenter During September in the State of California, there were families and friends mourning the deaths of Marines that were killed in a major bombing in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui was one of the many that lost their lives trying to save the people of Afghanistan. He was only twenty years old. Many gathered in a church in Riverside to pay respects to the fallen Marine. There was a total of thirteen marines killed while in Afghanistan, and more are continuing to die during this battle between the United States and the Taliban to attempt to bring…
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Kyrie Irving Sits Out Due to Vaccination Status

Kyrie Irving Sits Out Due to Vaccination Status

BY: Kendra Carpenter NBC News recently stated that professional basketball player Kyrie Irving, who is the guard for the Brooklyn Nets, will not be allowed to play or practice with the team until he is vaccinated, even with him being one of the most important players on the team. Sean Marks, who is the coach of the team, wants Irving to be completely vaccinated to play, and the Barclays Center in New York has a stern rule that you must have at least one COVID-19 vaccine in order to enter the indoor gyms. Marks stated that the team has no…
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Dino Dig Education Program

Dino Dig Education Program

BY: Kendra Carpenter The Dino Dig Education Program is being hosted by the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. The program will allow children to get in touch with their inner archeologists and get dirty while learning. They will be allowed to dig for bones from the past learn about the creatures that we see in movies such as “Jurassic Park” from millions of years ago. It will give them a fun learning experience that will be hands-on for the children This event is open to the public for boys and girls who wish to learn.  This event will…
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The New Expansion of the Legacy Museum

The New Expansion of the Legacy Museum

BY: Alecia Hicks The Equal Justice Initiative was founded in 1989 by a public interest lawyer named Bryan Stevenson. The Initiative was founded with the goal of providing legal representation for those who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails.  Over the years, Stevenson and his team have not only focused on prison reform but also on racial justice and public education. Our history, dating all the way back to the 1860s, has not always been bright. Montgomery was once a place for many historical moments. From slave auctions to the Civil Rights Movement, the city…
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Jurassic Quest rumbles into Montgomery

Jurassic Quest rumbles into Montgomery

BY: Savanna Pruitt Montgomery, Ala. - September 24, 2021 - Fans of dinosaurs rejoice— the dinos are coming right here to Montgomery! Attendees will get the chance to walk among over 100 dinosaurs created with paleontologists to be true-to-detail. There will be lots of activities for the kids, including bounce houses, dino crafts, temporary tattoos and dinosaur rides. There will also be a fun fossil dig and even an exhibit displaying what the ancient oceans used to look like.  This event will take place at the Montgomery Convention Center on October 1-3 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.…
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